Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake Recipe
This Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake is a healthy and delicious baked treat packed with protein and warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack, it combines oats, egg whites, and vanilla protein powder into a moist cake with a beautiful cinnamon swirl, made without added sugar and baked to perfection in just 12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 small cake (about 2 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup oats
- 2 egg whites (2 ounces or 6 tablespoons)
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (2 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon Stevia
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Flavoring
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C) to ensure it is fully heated by the time the batter is ready for baking.
- Blend Batter: In a blender, combine the oats, egg whites, water, vanilla protein powder, Stevia, and baking powder. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth, thick pancake batter consistency.
- First Layer Pour: Pour half of the batter into a small nonstick pan approximately 4.5 inches across, spreading it evenly to create the base layer.
- Add Cinnamon: Sprinkle the teaspoon of cinnamon evenly over the first batter layer to create the cinnamon swirl effect.
- Second Layer Pour: Pour the remaining batter gently over the cinnamon, covering it completely.
- Create Swirl: Using a knife, gently pull it through the batter layers a few times to slightly mix the cinnamon into the batter, forming the characteristic swirl pattern.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12 minutes until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving to let it firm up and enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use a small nonstick pan to maintain the shape and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste if a stronger or milder flavor is desired.
- The use of Stevia keeps the cake low in sugar but still sweetens it naturally.
- Ensure the batter is thick enough so the swirl effect is visible; if too thin, add a little more protein powder or oats.
- Serving size can be adjusted depending on appetite or nutritional goals.
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